Test & Validation Engineer
About The Position
At Phantom AI, we’ve built a team of incredibly talented and ambitious people challenging the norm in the automotive industry. We are building cost-effective L2/L3 solutions to reduce the burden of everyday driving and make the roads safe for everyone. For instance, we believe democratizing technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking and Emergency Lane Support is the first priority before tackling a fully self-driving vehicle. Our main customers are Tier 1 automotive manufacturers who are focused on delivering L2/L3 solutions and in the future, will deliver full autonomy. We differentiate ourselves from other autonomous driving startups through a combination of state-of-the-art technological know-how and real automotive experiences of shipping ADAS systems at a volume production scale. If you feel that you have the passion, commitment, and drive to challenge the status quo within the automotive industry, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a detail-oriented and persistent Test & Validation Engineer to join our company. In this role, you will perform vehicle-level testing and data validation for our vision system. You will play a critical role in discovering edge cases, ensuring system reliability, and validating perception performance under real-world conditions.
Requirements
- 1+ years of hands-on experience in ADAS/AD (SAE Lv1-4) vehicle testing, design, or application engineering at an OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
- Valid US Driver’s License with a clean driving record (Mandatory for vehicle testing).
- Strong understanding of ADAS/AD systems, sensors (Camera, Radar, LiDAR), and key test equipment (e.g., OxTS, ABD, 4a, DGPS).
- Familiarity with safety and regulatory test protocols (NHTSA, Euro NCAP, ISO 26262 awareness)
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or data analysis tools for processing test logs
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong documentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally for track testing and field validation
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience in camera vision edge-case testing (e.g., occlusion, low-light, adverse weather)
- Familiar with CAN and Vector toolset (CANape/CANoe)
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
- Experience with automated test scripting and data pipelines
Responsibilities
- Conduct vehicle-level testing and validation for ADAS/AD perception components (focused on Camera/Vision systems) on test tracks and public roads
- Develop detailed Test Procedure(TP), Test Scenarios, and Evaluation Metrics based on requirements
- Analyze complex sensor/log data, identify edge cases, and generate comprehensive validation/evaluation reports
- Support system set-up, calibration, and maintenance for vision systems and data acquisition systems
- Collaborate closely with development teams to reproduce and resolve perception/system issues
Benefits
- $120,000 - $150,000
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Office snacks & reimbursable meals
- Paid Time Off
- FSA
- 401K
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
